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One dead, another critical after two-car Manawatū crash

The state highway was closed for several hours after the crash.

Retirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewage

Couple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.

Thomas Coughlan: Govt comes out on top this week but choppy waters ahead

The Government has fared best of late – but it is unprepared for a brutal winter.

Man’s best friend: Hero dog ‘Moose’ saves owner’s life during devastating fire

Peter Mcmeekan's dog, Moose, woke him up alerting him to the blaze.

Meet the weed boat driver keeping Hawke’s Bay streams flowing

'Don’t worry, the ducklings can swim faster than this thing.'

‘Complete lack of understanding’: Govt's online casinos plan threatens sports funding

If you depend on gambling for funding, it creates a 'perverse incentive', Minister says.

Weed boat in action in Hawke's Bay

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council catchment worker and weed boat driver Rodger Shaw clearing the Tutaekuri-Waimate Stream.

'Your record's smoked': Runner needs 'divine intervention' to keep his 36-year NZ record

Richard Potts ran an NZ schools 1500m record in 1989. It still stands, but for how long?

How Polyfest shaped a generation of Māori and Pacific youth

In 2025, around 100,000 people are expected to attend the event.

‘Different boat’: Gisborne Council grapples with speed rule changes

The council's bylaw process complicates implementing the new speed limits.

Three helicopters respond to Waikato crash, five injured

Three people have been seriously injured and another is in a critical condition.

‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assault

The 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.

Air New Zealand 'closely monitoring' major English airport closure after fire

Blaze at an electrical substation causes havoc at one of Europe's busiest airports.

‘Stale, frozen, hard, crumbly’: Rotorua students served one bread roll for lunch

The school's co-principal says the menu lacks appeal and results in significant waste.

Puppy punched in head four times during man’s attack on partner, daughter

The 50-year-old says he knows how much force to use before inflicting harm.

'No regrets... LOL': Woman who tortured boy jailed as judge rejects apology letter

The victim was stabbed, burned and forced to eat faeces. He suffered a broken spine.

Here to stay: Court rules Wellington's rainbow crossing doesn't compromise safety

Wellington’s Cuba St rainbow crossing was painted in October 2018.

How a new pool complex became the focus of Wellington's health scare

State-of-the-art pools drained as tummy bug spreads.